Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after it was confirmed that another outbreak of avian flu has been discovered in Northwest Iowa.
"With the second confirmation of avian flu in Iowa, it is more important than ever that Iowa has all the resources it needs to prevent it from spreading any further. While there is currently no risk to people consuming poultry, stopping the spread quickly is necessary to safeguard both the health of Iowans and the egg producing industry. I will continue to closely monitor the situation and work to ensure local and state governments have the resources necessary to combat this dangerous disease and protect the public`s health."
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